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Boston Primary School

Public primary school · Boston, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (6 circuit)

In Boston, City Of Cape Town, Boston Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 671 learners.

Boston Primary School

On this page, you will find the key facts about Boston Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Boston Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Boston, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

671
Learners
33
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Boston Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Boston Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro North district

Here is how Boston Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro North district.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Boston Primary School's 671; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Boston Primary School, 1,977 compared with 671, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Boston Primary School's 671, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,837 learners against Boston Primary School's 671; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boston Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,726 learners against Boston Primary School's 671; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boston Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Boston Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Boston Primary School's 671; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Boston Primary School's 671; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boston Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Boston Primary School, 1,977 compared with 671, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Boston Primary School's 671, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Boston Primary School, 1,970 compared with 671, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Boston Primary School for 2027

Boston Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Lincoln Street Boston Bellville 7530
Postal
Po Box 5121 Bellville Unknown 7535
Telephone
021 948 2526
EMIS number
101309212
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Boston Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Boston Primary School directly, on 021 948 2526, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Boston Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Boston Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Boston Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Boston Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Boston Primary School?
Boston Primary School reported 671 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Boston Primary School?
Yes, Boston Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Boston Primary School a public or private school?
Boston Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Boston Primary School?
You can call 021 948 2526. It is located at Lincoln Street Boston Bellville 7530.
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